PEACEMAKERS Curriculum Hub
A twelve-lesson journey from self-leadership to community transformation.
Explore the Academy roadmap, lesson objectives, activities, reflection prompts, Peace Challenges, and downloadable resources.
Curriculum Roadmap
Learn it. Practice it. Live it. Lead it.
Filter the lessons by leadership stage, then open any lesson for objectives, activities, reflection, and practical application.
Lesson 1Become a Peacemaker
Why Nonviolence Still Matters
Understand the difference between violence and conflict.
Open lesson overview →Lesson 2Become a Peacemaker
The Six Principles of Kingian Nonviolence
Explain each of the Six Principles of Kingian Nonviolence in their own words.
Open lesson overview →Lesson 3Become a Peacemaker
The Six Steps of Nonviolent Social Change
Explain the six steps of nonviolent social change.
Open lesson overview →Lesson 4Lead Yourself
Understanding Anger, Trauma, and Emotional Intelligence
Define emotional intelligence.
Open lesson overview →Lesson 5Lead Others
Conflict Resolution and De-escalation Skills
Understand the stages of conflict escalation.
Open lesson overview →Lesson 6Lead Yourself
Breaking the Cycle of Violence
Identify the stages of the cycle of violence.
Open lesson overview →Lesson 7Lead Others
Servant Leadership—Leading Like Dr. King
Define servant leadership.
Open lesson overview →Lesson 8Lead Others
Building the Beloved Community
Define the Beloved Community.
Open lesson overview →Lesson 9Lead Others
Restorative Justice—Healing Harm and Restoring Relationships
Define restorative justice.
Open lesson overview →Lesson 10Change the World
Becoming an Agent of Change
Understand what it means to be an agent of change.
Open lesson overview →Lesson 11Change the World
Inspiring Others Through Leadership: Presenting Your Community Peace Project
Develop confidence in public speaking.
Open lesson overview →Lesson 12Change the World
The Peacemaker’s Commission: Graduation, Commissioning, and Launching a Life of Service
Reflect on personal growth.
Open lesson overview →Become a Peacemaker
Understand courageous nonviolence, core principles, and a disciplined approach to conflict.
Lead Yourself
Strengthen emotional intelligence, self-control, responsibility, and healthy decision-making.
Lead Others
Practice listening, de-escalation, servant leadership, restorative justice, and belonging.
Change the World
Organize others, communicate a hopeful vision, and lead a Community Peace Project.
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